This function allows the user to morph a region of selected elements, as illustrated in Figure 6.5.6. All elements within the region must be selected without excluding any elements from the region. With the morphing of elements, the surfaces in the morphing region will also morph.
Figure 6.5.6 Morphing By Elements
NOTE: This function can only be used for the morphing of boss in parts.
l Click on the SELECT ELEMENTS button and select elements in the morphing region. Usually all the elements of the boss are selected.
l Then click on the SELECT CONTROL ELEMENTS button to select control elements for morphing. Usually the elements on the top of the boss are selected.
l Enter RADIUS value. RADIUS value is the transition radius of the morphing boss.
l Click on the MORPHING button and then move the cursor to the top of the boss. Hold and drag the left mouse button up and down to form the morphed boss outline, as shown in Figure 6.5.7.
Figure 6.5.7 Boss Outline after Morphing
l Click on the APPLY button to generate the morphed boss, as shown in Figure 6.5.8.
Figure 6.5.8 Morphed Boss